Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent P Mitch Berger (Cardinals) to a one-year contract Sunday, Aug. 10. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press Gazette, reports unrestricted free-agent P Mitch Berger (Saints) will contact several NFL teams, including the Green Bay Packers, to see if they are interested in signing him before training camp.

The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints P Mitch Berger (groin) has been diagnosed with a groin injury known as osteitis pubis, or an inflammation off the pubic bone. "I've never heard of it before," head coach Sean Payton said. "It's something that's irritated. We just got to stay on top of it. Hopefully when he gets his treatment and he can get healthy sooner than later."

Jimmy Smith, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints rookie P Steve Weatherford's performance during the punt team portion of the practice Saturday, July 29, gave every indication that he'll be nothing more than a camp leg to keep veteran P Mitch Berger fresh. Weatherford's punts sailed continually right, as the return men sprinted from the middle of the field to their left in order to field the ball.

New Orleans Saints P Mitch Berger has criticized NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and the NFL Players Association for their handling of the team, according to TSN.ca. "Our team feels like the stepchild of the NFL," Berger told the Team 1040 in Vancouver. "Our union hasn't helped us; the league hasn't helped us. Nobody's done anything for us. They've just basically left us out here to die." Berger is disappointed that Tagliabue has not met with the players on the Saints, and said that most players want to spend the entire 2006 season in San Antonio so that their families can remain with them. "As far as we know, Paul Tagliabue wants to split everything up," Berger said. "He wants to do whatever is going to look good for him and the NFL." Berger also mentioned that no free agents will probably want to sign with the team because of their situation.

Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports for the Sporting News that New Orleans Saints rookie P Mark Mariscal has been impressive during the off-season and has out-kicked veteran P Mitch Berger. Berger is not in jeopardy of losing his job after signing a five-year deal with the team. If Mariscal is cut, he could hook on with another team due to the league's lack of quality punters.

Updating an earlier story, Jim Thomas reports for the Post-Dispatch the contract P Mitch Berger will sign with the St. Louis Rams is a one-year, $650,000 contract. Because of the new NFL rule, the contract will count only $450,000 against the salary cap.

As expected, the Tampa Tribune reports free agent P Mitch Berger visited with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday. His visit was for the Bucs to determine how far along Berger is in his rehabilitation from arthroscopic knee surgery.

Updating an earlier story, the Tampa Tribune reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit with free agent P Mitch Berger (Vikings) Wednesday. Berger still is recovering from knee surgery and won't try out for the Bucs. His visit will involve a chance to meet the coaches and take a physical, where the team can determine how far along his recovery is.

The Post Dispatch reports the St. Louis Rams have put a one-year contract offer on the table for free agent P Mitch Berger (Vikings). However, he has decided to visit Tampa Bay next week. As noted, Indianapolis also is interested.